Music

Listen to Eminem and CeeLo Green’s New Song "The King and I" From 'Elvis' Biopic Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the Baz Luhrmann-directed Elvis Presley biopic, which debuts next month, includes an original song from Eminem featuring CeeLo Green.

Eminem and CeeLo's single cover art
Image via Publicist
Publicist

The upcoming Baz Luhrmann-directed Elvis Presley biopic includes an original song from Eminem featuring CeeLo Green.

In the lead-up to the arrival of the film, which hits theaters on June 24, we’ve gotten another preview of the soundtrack album. Em is joined by the Goodie Mob member for “The King and I,”​​​​​ a song that channels the vibe of some of Elvis’ more dance-oriented records. 

The Elvis soundtrack will feature contributions from an eclectic selection of musicians, with some providing original tracks and others opting to cover highlights from the king of rock ’n roll’s extensive catalog. Other contributors include lead actor Austin Butler, Doja Cat, Tame Impala, Jack White, Kacey Musgraves, Nardo Wick, Stevie Nicks, Swae Lee, and Diplo. Additionally, some of Presley’s own recordings will appear. The album does not yet have a release date but is expected to arrive around the same time as the biopic.

While the list of contributors may seem like a strange fit for the story of Elvis Presley, Baz Luhrmann has previously toyed with varied and anachronistic musical selections in Moulin Rogue and, more recently, The Great Gatsby. Just like Elvis, that movie was a period piece and featured original songs and covers from the likes of Jay-Z, Jack White, Beyoncé, and Lana Del Rey. The contrast between period settings and modern music is definitely a Luhrmann staple at this point.

Check out the list of contributors above, hear Doja’s song for the film here, and listen to Eminem and CeeLo on “The King and I” below.

Related Stories

pete-davidson-snl
pop-culture

Pete Davidson Shares Message Ahead of 'SNL' Exit, Eminem Appears in "Forgot About Lorne" Music Video (UPDATE)

After eight years, Pete Davidson is reportedly set to exit from 'Saturday Night Live' following the conclusion of the season finale this week.

Joe Price1446 days ago
Dr. Dre pictured with Eminem
music

Eminem Tells Dr. Dre That Kendrick Lamar’s New Album Left Him ‘Speechless’

The soon-to-be Rock and Roll Hall of Famer took to Twitter on Sunday—two days after the release of K-Dot’s fifth studio album—to commend Kendrick and Dre.

Brenton Blanchet1451 days ago
Eminem is seen at a microphone
music

Rock Hall President Says Eminem’s Music is as ‘Hard-Hitting and Straight Ahead as Any Metal Song’

Greg Harris, CEO and president of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, recently opened up about this year's class of inductees, including Eminem.

Trace William Cowen1458 days ago

Stay ahead on Exclusives

Download the Complex App